Hans
Raj Mahila Maha Vidyalaya, Jalandhar, celebrated a moment of pride as Principal
Dr. (Mrs.) Ajay Sareen was conferred the prestigious Best Principal Award by
the National EduTrust of India. The award was handed over by Sh. Sunil Phogat,
IAS, Assistant Commissioner, Jalandhar, during the National Youth Day
celebrations. This accolade recognizes Dr. Sareen’s exceptional contributions
to environmental sustainability, skill-based education, and youth empowerment
under the Skill-to-Entrepreneurship Program 2024-25. Mr. Samarth Sharma, CEO of
National EduTrust of India, applauded Dr. Sareen’s visionary leadership,
stating, "Her dedication to nurturing talent and promoting innovation
makes her a trailblazer in education and a role model for others." The
recognition highlights her commitment to fostering impactful initiatives that
empower youth and contribute to nation-building. Principal Prof. Dr. (Mrs.)
Ajay Sareen thanked National Edu Trust and said that this award is dedicated to
HMV family. She said that this award is because of blessings of President
DAVCMC Padamshree Dr. Punam Suri and his encouragement. She also thanked
Director Higher Education DAVCMC, Sh. Shiv Raman Gaur, IAS (Retd.), Chairman
Local Advisory Committee Justice (Retd.) Sh. N.K. Sud and all the members of
DAVCMC. She said that HMV is dedicated to the overall personality development
of the students.
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Friday, 17 January 2025
Principal Dr. Ajay Sareen Honoured with Best Principal Award
Thursday, 16 January 2025
HMV Organized Hands on Training on Vermicomposting under DBT Star Scheme
Zoology Department of Hans Raj Mahila Maha
Vidyalaya, Jalandhar successfully organized a Hands on Training on
Vermicomposting under DBT Star Scheme of the School teachers. Teachers attended
Nature Study Camp during 3-day residential Workshop on “Building Skills for Nature: Cluster Level
Master Trainers Workshop”. The training aimed to provide practical knowledge
and skills in sustainable waste management, empowering educators to integrate
eco-friendly practices into their schools. Principal, Prof. Dr. (Mrs.) Ajay
Sareen, emphasized the importance of vermicomposting in fostering environmental
stewardship and sustainable waste management. In her address, she highlighted
the College's commitment to promote eco-conscious initiatives and appreciated
the Department of Zoology for taking the lead in this significant endeavour.
Dr. Seeam Marwaha, Head of the Department, elaborated on the scientific
principles underlying vermicomposting and its relevance in addressing organic
waste challenges. She emphasised that such sustainable practices could
contribute to creating greener educational environments. Mr. Ravi Kumar,
Assistant Professor and In-Charge of the Vermicomposting Unit provided hands-on
demonstrations, covering all stages of vermicomposting, from preparation and
maintenance to harvesting nutrient-rich compost. The participants actively
participated in discussions and practical activities, gaining valuable insights
into the process. Mr. Sachin from Lab provided assistance in making the
necessary arrangements for the workshop. The session concluded with an
interactive question-answer session where participants shared their
experiences, clarified their doubts and expressed plans to initiate
vermicomposting projects in their schools. This initiative exemplifies HMV,
Jalandhar’s dedication to promoting sustainable practices and raising
environmental awareness through education and skill-based training.
Wednesday, 15 January 2025
HMV Hostel Celebrated Dhiyan Di Lohri
Under the able guidance of Principal Prof. Dr. (Mrs.) Ajay Sareen Dhiyan
Di Lohri was celebrated in Hostel of Hans Raj Mahila Maha Vidyalaya. Principal
Dr. Sareen congratulated all the members of Hostel. She shared her views on the
importance of Lohri Festival and said that this festival is deep rooted in our
Folk Tales and Family Traditions. Our girls are not below boys in any field.
That is why Dhiyan Di Lohri is being celebrated every year in HMV Hostel with
full enthusiasm. She said that pious Agni of Lohri fill our life with jubiliant
moments and positivity. She congratulated Coordinator Resident Scholars Dr.
Meenu Talwar and her team for wonderful programme. Dr. Meenu Talwar thanked
Principal Dr. Sareen, who always motivates for celebrating all festivals. The
resident scholars presented Giddha and Bhangra and set the mood of the
occasion. In the end, moongfali, Rewari and sweets are distributed among all the
teaching, non-teaching staff members and students. On this occasion, Supdt.
General Mrs. Seema K. Joshi and all the wardens were also present.
Tuesday, 14 January 2025
HMV Celebrated National Youth Day
Under the able guidance of Principal
Prof. Dr. (Mrs.) Ajay Sareen Hans Raj Mahila Maha Vidyalaya in collaboration
with National EduTrust of India celebrated National Youth Day with zeal and
enthusiasm. To celebrate this day, Student Council organized various
competitions which include Poster Making, Slogan Writing, Essay Writing and
Speech Competition on the theme Youth Power for Nation Building. Sh. Sunil
Phogat, IAS, Assistant Commissioner, Jalandhar was the Chief Guest of this
event. Principal Prof. Dr. (Mrs.) Ajay Sareen, Dr. Anjana Bhatia, Nodal Officer
and Dr. Urvashi Mishra, Dean Student Council welcomed the guest with green
planter. An interactive session was organized with Sh. Sunil Phogat, Assistant
Commissioner in which students interact with him and he shared his experience
of civil services with them. He also motivated the students to achieve their
dreams and to learn from failures. On this occasion, Principal Dr. Sareen congratulated
everyone on the success of an event. She said on National Youth Day, we honour
the vision and teachings of Swami Vivekanand, who believed in the strength and
potential of youth. She also thanked Sh. Sunil Phogat, IAS for giving his
valuable time and shared his journey among students. On National Youth Day, a
Felicitation Ceremony also organized where Principal Prof. Dr. (Mrs.) Ajay
Sareen awarded with the Best Principal Award by National Edutrust of India. Dr.
Anjana Bhatia, Dean Innovation & Research awarded with the Best Nodal
Officer and Dr. Urvashi Mishra Awarded with Appreciation Award as the
Coordinator of the event. Some selected students namely Dilpreet Kaur, Kris
Sondhi, Sushila Gupta, Nazam Jafri, Kamalpreet Kaur, Sakshi Vaid, Khushi,
Bhavya, Alisha, Diksha and Nidhi were also honored on National Youth Day for
their Exceptional work. On the occasion, the posters of 30-day Fitness
Challenge and Integrating Indian Knowledge System (IKS) into Higher Education
through the Vrindavan Experience under the aegis of National EduTrust of India,
were also released. To celebrate this day, Yoga session was also organized and
students did various yoga asanas to keep themselves healthy. In various
competitions, more than 70 students participated and showed their wonderful
skills in different fields. In speech competition, Sukhleen stood first,
Jahnavi stood second and Parinita and Dilpreet stood third. In Poster Making
Competition, Anjali Kumari stood first, Jasneet Dhanjal stood second and Tanu
Kumari and Radha stood third. In slogan writing competition, Megha stood first,
Tanu Kumari stood second and Zeenat stood third. In Essay Writing competition,
Onam stood first, Simran stood second and Alisha and Khushi stood third. The
judgement of these competitions were done by office bearers of student council.
Khushi Gogna presented a motivational song on this occasion. The student
council also presented handmade New Year and Lohri cards to Chief Guest Sh.
Sunil Phogat, IAS and Principal Dr. Sareen. Mr. Samarth Sharma, CEO of National
EduTrust of India, extended heartfelt gratitude to the Principal, Nodal
Officer, Student Council Team and the entire organizing committee for their
relentless dedication and teamwork in making the event a grand success. The
stage was successfully conducted by Dr. Anjana Bhatia. On this occasion, Mr.
Jagjit Bhatia, Dr. Kajal Puri, Mrs. Jyotika Minhas, Mrs. Purnima, Dr. Jiwan
Devi, Mrs. Navneeta, Dr. Deepali, and Ms. Harmanu were also present. The event
was concluded with National Anthem.
Saturday, 11 January 2025
Havan Yajna organized at HMV on occasion of beginning of New Semester
At Hans Raj Mahila Maha Vidyalaya, a Havan Yajna was
organized on the occasion of beginning of new semester with enthusiasm. On this occasion, Justice (Retd.) Sh. N.K.
Sud, Chairman, Local Advisory Committee and Mrs. Arunima Sud were the Chief
Guests. Principal Prof. Dr. (Mrs.) Ajay
Sareen accorded him a warm welcome. Dr.
Naproop Kaur, Dr Seema Marwaha, Dr. Saloni Sharma from teaching faculty, Mr.
Pankaj Jyoti, Mr. Ravi Maini and Mrs. Seema K. Joshi from Non-Teaching staff were
present for the Havan. Gayatri Mantra
was recited and Havan was performed seeking the blessings of the Almighty. On this occasion, Chief Guest Justice (Retd.)
Sh.N.K. Sud presented Principal Prof. Dr. (Mrs.) Ajay Sareen the award for Best
Principal accorded by National EduTrust of India. Dr. Anjana Bhatia also
received the award of honour for Best Nodal Officer. The College Planner 2025
and HMV News Vol. 54 were also released on the occasion. In addition, a book
edited by Dr. Rakhi Mehta, Head of Department of Design, “Edu Art” on the
topics of Art and Nature was also released. Principal Prof. Dr. (Mrs.) Ajay
Sareen gave best wishes for new year and gave her blessings for physical and
mental health of everyone. She
encouraged the staff members to work in a collective manner for the development
of the institution. She also shared the
message of Arya Ratan Padamshri Dr. Punam Suri, President DAV College Managing
Committee, New Delhi in which he said that we should contribute in the
development of the society. Principal Prof. Dr. Sareen congratulated Incharge
Publication Mrs. Ritu Bajaj, Coordinator of Planner Committee Mr. Sushil Kumar
and members HMV News Dr. Ramnita Saini Sharda and Mr. Neeraj Aggarwal. On this occasion, all the members of teaching
and non-teaching staff were present.
Friday, 10 January 2025
Hans Raj Mahila Maha Vidyalaya: Shaping career with skill oriented courses
Being a top-notch institute offering Sill
courses under Kaushal Kendra, Hans Raj Mahila Maha Vidyalaya has envisioned
that the future belongs to skilled workforce. Three M.Voc Programmes – Web Technology and Multimedia, Cosmetology
and Wellness, Mental Health Counselling,
Eight B.Voc Programmes –
Banking and Financial Services, Web Technology and Multimedia, Cosmetology and
Wellness, Fashion Technology, Journalism and Media, Mental Health Counselling,
E-Commerce and Digital Marketing, Yoga and Fitness are running successfully.
Principal Prof. Dr. (Mrs.) Ajay Sareen apprised that aspirants of any age group
with 10+2 qualification can opt for any of B.Voc Courses. She further
emphasized that syllabi of these courses have been designed in consultation
with Representatives of Sector Skill Councils and Industry partners in order to
bridge the Industry-Academia gap according to particular job role. Proper
industry exposure is provided to the students through onsite training and
interaction with Industry Experts. College has signed MOU with more than 100
Industry partners and 9 Sector Skill Councils.
There is a provision of horizontal and vertical mobility in these
courses with multiple entry and exit. After completion of one year-Diploma, Two
years-Advance Diploma and Three years Degree is awarded, Credits are properly
stored in Academic Bank as per NEP-2020. The college has state-of-the-art
infrastructure and well equipped labs to train the students. It is essential to
mention here that these B.Voc and M.Voc Programmes are at par with other
undergraduate and post graduate programmes. Principal Prof. Dr. Mrs. Ajay Sareen
explained that students will relish dual advantage- degree from University and
Certification from Sector Skill Council. Sector Skill Council Certification is
globally recognized and very much beneficial for aspirants to study or settle
in abroad. These courses equip the students with requisite skills which provide
them opportunity for start ups and enable them to become successful
entrepreneurs. Principal Dr. Ajay Sareen averred that hundred percent placement
assistance is provided to the young learners at the verge of completion of
their courses. Students of previous batches have already been placed very well.
Thursday, 9 January 2025
HMV Enhancing skills with community college courses
In
order to equip the students with knowledge and skills and reduce the gap
between higher education and employability, Hans Raj Mahila Maha Vidyalaya,
Jalandhar is offering one year skill-based Diploma courses under the initiative
of Community College scheme of UGC approved by Ministry of Human Resource
Development. HMV is running Community College since 2014 very successfully. The
courses run under this scheme are Diploma in Journalism and Media, Diploma in
Nanny and Elderly Health Care, Diploma in Organic Farming, Diploma in Tourism
and Hospitality, Diploma in Communication Skills, Diploma in Applied Music and
Dance, Diploma in Cooking and Catering Management and Advance Diploma in
Fashion Designing. These programs are designed to create employment for women
by empowering them with the skills needed for industry. Principal Prof. Dr.
Mrs. Ajay Sareen apprised that curriculum for these courses have been designed according
to job roles in association with industry partners and approved by Guru Nanak
Dev University. Dr. Sareen said that there is still a vast majority of
population who hardly undergo any technical, professional and vocational
training. In community college courses, emphasis is given on practical
training, industry visits and internships so that there is no gap between
Industry and Academics. Students are also assessed by Sector Skill Council and
Certification of Sector Skill Council is globally recognized. These skill based
courses are running under Skill India Mission. She informed that candidate of
any age group with qualification of SSC II pass can join Diploma under
community college at nominal fee structure of Rs. 1000/- per month. Students
can also avail the opportunity to upgrade qualification by joining B.VOC.
Second year after completion of diploma course. Students of previous batches
shared their views and expressed that training was provided to them from
experts of national repute as guest faculty and adjunct faculty. Parents
appreciated the efforts of institution for collaborations with different
industry sectors for training and placements. A large number of students of
last year batch have been placed well.